Making Inclusion a Daily Practice – From Pronouns to Participation
Making Inclusion a Daily Practice – From Pronouns to Participation
A Complete Staff Training Kit for Building DEI into Everyday Camp Culture Inclusion isn’t a moment—it’s a mindset. This fully-packaged training resource gives frontline staff the tools to live out Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) every day in camp settings. Whether you're leading staff training or building team culture, this guide makes DEI approachable, practical, and relevant for real-life camp moments.
✅ What’s Included:
📄 Training Guide (45–60 minutes): Step-by-step notes for facilitators, reflection questions, group activities, and real-life scenarios.
🎴 Printable Scenario Cards: 10 realistic and thought-provoking DEI scenarios with discussion prompts.
📝 Staff Tip Sheet: A hands-on worksheet staff can write on, doodle in, and refer back to all season long. Includes a daily inclusion checklist, language swaps, and a personal note from Michael Garcia.
🧠 What Staff Will Learn:
How to use inclusive language and affirm camper identities.
Ways to adapt activities for accessibility and belonging.
How to handle missteps and model inclusive behavior in the moment.
How to recognize and prevent exclusion before it happens.
💬 A Note from Michael Garcia:
“You’re not expected to be perfect. You are expected to care, to try, and to grow. Inclusion starts in the small moments—when you notice who’s left out, use someone’s name with intention, or choose words that make people feel seen. This kit helps you do exactly that. Lead with empathy and model what belonging really looks like.”
– Michael Garcia, Youth Development Pro
🎯 Perfect for: Summer camps, afterschool programs, leadership retreats, and youth-serving organizations looking to make inclusion part of their daily rhythm—not just a training day.
🔒 Licensed for single-organization use
Disclaimer: All Youth Development Pro training resources are intended for educational use by youth development professionals, educators, and program leaders. These guides are designed to support staff in navigating activities, behaviors, and sensitive conversations with young people in camps, afterschool programs, schools, and similar group settings.
While these materials include strategies for building social-emotional skills and team engagement, they are not a substitute for legal advice, mental health diagnosis, or therapeutic intervention. Facilitators should always follow their organization's policies, consult with supervisors as needed, and escalate any concerns requiring immediate attention to the appropriate authority.
Adult supervision is required for all activities involving children. Adapt all content based on the age, needs, and safety of your participants. Youth Development Pro and its affiliates are not responsible for how materials are interpreted or implemented in individual settings.
Always prioritize the physical, emotional, and psychological well-being of both participants and staff.